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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > American politics and society > Fourth Amendment > statutes important to the Fourth Amendment > Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996  

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  • The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a broad law intended to protect workers from denial of insurance coverage for preexisting conditions and to establish guidelines for the collection, distribution, use, and storage of healthcare information. HIPAA is a complex law that covers many different areas, including healthcare access, fraud, and insurance; medical savings accounts; and U.S. tax code amendments. [Source: Encyclopedia of the Fourth Amendment; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996]

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